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Cologne Pastor Meurer calls togetherness the "driving force of democracy," emphasizing it as a way of life that includes respect and minority protection. He has been committed to disadvantaged people in Cologne for over 30 years and is now retiring.
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The Saxony-Anhalt state election could cause a political earthquake with the AfD potentially securing over 40 percent of the vote. This could break the taboo of a far-right party in a state government and intensify debates on migration, climate policy, and Ukraine, complicating the EU's dealings with Germany.
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The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warns the 1.5-degree temperature limit could be exceeded in the coming years. Following flash floods in Nepal and Tibet that caused over 1,000 deaths, Nepal is demanding compensation from major CO2 emitters. Turkmenistan has begun to close large methane leaks in its oil and gas facilities.
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Ten members of the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) party have resigned in Thuringia. This development could lead to a renaming of the party.
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The state election in Saxony-Anhalt could challenge Chancellor Friedrich Merz as the AfD leads in polls. An AfD absolute majority is not ruled out and could plunge the federal government into crisis. Experts warn of risks with a potential AfD state government.
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Global food prices rose 1.9 percent in August compared to July, reaching their highest point since late 2022. Extreme weather and military conflicts are causing supply shortages. The FAO lowered its global grain production forecast by two percent.
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Forest fires are spreading uncontrollably in Indonesia, particularly on Borneo and Sumatra. Over 200,000 hectares of land have already burned, causing severe smog in neighboring countries and endangering orangutans.
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China's CO2 emissions decreased by one percent in the second quarter due to lower oil consumption. This was a result of oil trade disruptions from the Iran war, which accelerated the shift to electric vehicles.
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Thuringian MPs of the Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) have left the party. The former state chairwoman Wolf cited enduring "flirtations with right-wing radicals" as the reason, alluding to party founder Wagenknecht's demands to withdraw support for the CDU-led government in Thuringia.
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Ahead of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, parties are positioning themselves on potential coalitions. The AfD's top candidate, Siegmund, is calling for an absolute majority to govern alone. The CDU, Left Party, and Greens are ruling out coalitions with the AfD, while the BSW has not excluded cooperation.
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